Goal weight?

paula_watson9

Hiya everyone! I was on here last year and never really thought to ask what an appropriate goal weight would be, Ive just started back on today, hopefully to do it right and succeed this time but I'm not really sure what I should be aiming for :S

I'm 26, my heights roughly 5'6 and my weight is 258lbs

I don't know if there's anything else to add to come up with an appropriate target weight but if anyone has any suggestions or advice, it would be appreciated

Anyones free to add me as a friend if they like I'd be happy to have support and happy to try and support others, I remember it being a big help the first time round

Thanks

zoeysasha37

I picked my goal weight by going online and looking at many different charts and graphs , and also by what weight I remembered feeling comfortable at. Of coarse, after a while I realized that the goal weight was just a number and really didn't mean much. I will stop when I'm happy with my body, and the numbers don't really matter much now. I started @212 lbs , I'm 5"8 tall, I'm currently 135 lbs.

Momjogger

I looked at a BMI chart and picked the highest weight for my height. I also have mini goals as I go along and make adjustments as I need to.

dopeysmelly

I picked one slap-bang in the middle of the "healthy" range BMI, because it's just easiest, but it's only a starting point. I'll get there and see how I feel/look and then adjust up or down as necessary.

The MFP website has a nice BMI chart for your height under Apps.

ninav1980

I tried to remember the last time I weighed myself and didnt feel like I was fat. That number was my goal weight.

LuckySlydog

Way to go!

Lib_B

i opted not to pick a goal weight, but rather a size. i want to get back into a size 6, so whatever weight that leaves me at, i'll be happy. i have been lifting heavy, so i know that my weight at a size 6 (US) could be higher than someone who is just 'skinny.' for example, i have two sisters - one is 'skinny' and she wears a 4/6 and weighs about 120. My other sister, who also lifts, is a size 4/6 and weighs 145. We're all about the same height (5'4-5'5), so I assume I'll land somewhere between 120-145.

Edie05

I had a goal weight in mind according to bmi calculator and an ideal weight chart for my height but I really concentrated on small goals of 5 or 10 pounds. I was way too overwhelmed with the thought of a big weight loss and felt I could achieve smaller goals easier. I always felt good when I reached those small goals and it really motivated me to keep going.

leggup

I'm 5'11 and I'm aiming for 149 lbs. That's a BMI of 20.8. I will consider reevaluating, though, when I get down to 160 lbs (BMI 22.8). The difference of 11 lbs between 149 and 160 won't look that remarkable on me since I'm so tall.

navygrrl

I picked a weight in my healthy BMI range that seemed doable. I'm now rethinking that number, as my body has changed in ways I didn't expect quite yet, and I'm thinking more about how I feel and look and less about the number on the scale. I may end up being happy with a weight that is higher than my initial goal weight.

Nataliea87

I picked my goal weight by using historical data (AKA: What I looked like and how I felt when I was younger and thinner).

With my bone structure, I know that I'll never be a size 00 again, but I don't see why I couldn't be a 6-8 and be happy. As I was gaining weight from the 00 phase, I hovered in this range for 2 years, and was actually really happy with my appearance. I didn't look skeletal, I was fit, and I still had some curves.

Using that as a guide, and remembering what my weight was then, I sort of confirmed through some charts and using my BMI calculator as final confirmation what would be the most appropriate weight to achieve this look, while still being healthy.

Good luck!

WelshPhil1975

I picked 2.5st lighter than when I got married 13 years ago. It still leaves me in the overweight zone in the BMI charts so I will reassess when I get down to my target.

MaeRain

I'm about your height and age, and my goal weight is set to 130. That might change when I get closer to it, but for the time being, it feels like it will be accurate.

Ragtees

asked my doctor at my last physical, bmi charts are misleading.

paula_watson9

Thanks everyone for commenting it really helps knowing how everyone has gone about it
I've done my bmi, and to be in the healthy range I need to work towards 150lbs but I am gonna set myself mini goals along the way and if I reach a point where I feel comfortable with my body and health like a lot of you have I'll be happy
Thanks again for the advice everyone looks like your all doing a brilliant job

JanLynnemfp

for me I am setting my goal weight at 199 some may say that is huge well I was almost up to 400 pounds, now I am at 315.5 joined MFP 19 days ago and lost 6.5 pounds while on here. I set my goal at 199 because I have not been there since I was 13 in 8th grade, I am 53 now. I know when I reach my goal I may change it and that is fine just getting under 200 for me will be soooooo exciting. I have 16 pounds to go and I will be under 300!

sweetnsassy4evr

I saw a nutritionist and we set my goal weight at 150 lbs. I want to be less than that but I also don't want to get discouraged. I know I'll feel great if I get anywhere near it but I also know it wouldn't be long before I want to lose more so I'll reevaluate then.

bunnz25

I too am overweight, but like someone else here has mentioned, I too have chosen 10 pounds as my first goal. If I can achieve that, than I am sure I can move on to another 10 pd loss goal. It depends on your personality. I know I would never achieve a big goal. Aiming at small goals is where I do better. I am 55 yrs of age, 5' 4" and weighed at 180pds (11days ago). I would not have known about MFP if my daughter hadn't introduced it to me. I have lost 4pds. I am determined only because I developed a crippling pain under my foot @ 2 weeks ago, and it has stayed with me until this morning. Upon getting on my feet this morning, the pain was not as severe. I believe that coupled with more castor oil treatments and a little more weight loss, I will be back to my normal self in another few weeks. Good luck in your goal choices.

bunnz25

Congrats, I am so rooting for you. I know the challenges that lie ahead.

feralkitten1010

I picked the weight I was when I was in my late teens/early twenties, healthy, and playing softball nearly everyday. It falls right into the middle of my BMI scale.

Captains_Lady

I picked a number that was in the middle for the healthy weight range category for my height/age/etc. 120lbs is just a starting goal for me, Id like to see what I look like and go from there. I am aiming to have muscle definition and abs so I know the number may change due to muscle mass.